Immediately after massage sessions, subjects often experience heightened alertness,
elevated mood state, and a relaxed sense of well-being.

 
 

Benefits of Massage Therapy:

Reduces fatigue
Boosts morale
Increases mobility & flexibility
Improves circulation
Reduces stress-related illness, absenteeism, and lost productivity
 Appeals to everybody, unlike fitness programs, which appeal only to those who are already fit

Some Statistics About Stress:

  • Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints
  • Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress
  • Over 50% of lost workdays are stress-related
  • 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years.

General Information About Massage Therapy:

Chair Massage:

  • Back and shoulder massage uses a special chair and can be performed in nearly anyenvironment
  • Techniques used can include the vigorous kneading and rolling strokes typical of Swedish massage or gentler application of pressure and manipulation to the muscular structure of the back, shoulders & neck
  • A chair massage takes 10 to 30 minutes
  • You remain upright in a comfortable and relaxing position
  • No lotions or oils are used, and you remain fully clothed at all times

Table Massage:

  • A full body massage is performed with the client relaxing on a special table
  • The therapist will provide music or conversation if that is the client's preference
  • Before the massage starts, the therapist will discuss any special concerns or requests that the client may have about the methods and techniques to be used
  • The massage can include work on your back, arms, legs, shoulders,neck, hands, feet, and head
  • The techniques used have been developed by practitioners in Sweden, Japan and the United States during the last two centuries
  • The different methods and techniques are applied to relax muscle tension, calm the the nervous system, improve circulation, improve tissue flexability, and reduce stress-related disorders
  • A full body massage generally lasts about an hour
  • To insure your comfort and warmth, the only areas of the body that are exposed, are those being worked on. All other areas remain draped.
  • A light lotion or oil may be used to hydrate the skin